Program Manager

Heroux-Devtek

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum of five years of relevant program management experience
  • Exceptional leadership, time management, and organizational skills
  • Experience managing tasks on schedule
  • Prior roles as a team lead, account manager, or program manager
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Manage large, complex program initiatives with cross-functional teams
  • Implement strategies and define success metrics based on customer demand and forecasts
  • Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs
  • Analyze and address program risks/changes to deliver presentations to stakeholders
  • Negotiate contracts and scheduling milestones with customers
  • Cultivate customer relationships for future opportunities
  • Document and maintain traceability for quality standards compliance

Benefits

  • Supportive leadership focused on employee success and growth
  • Strong team-oriented culture
  • Competitive salaries and paid time off policies
  • Comprehensive insurance plan with dental and vision coverage
  • Wellness program with healthcare discounts
  • Automatic life insurance with additional options
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Tuition reimbursement for education and certifications
  • Access to virtual healthcare and employee assistance programs
  • Social activities and events for employee engagement
  • Generous referral bonuses and recognition programs
  • Motivating work environment with a focus on human-centered management
Full Job Description
Information on the division:

Located in Strongsville, the 110+ employee facility (100,000 sq. ft.) is one of Héroux-Devtek's centers of excellence for the final assembly of landing gear.

As part of the Central Division, you will lead P&L responsible for critical machining operations of major commercial aircraft programs such as the Boeing 777 and Embraer E-2, and important military programs such as F-18, F-35, C-17 and C-130.

With a strong focus on latest technology of manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques we aim to remain the best value producer of complex landing gear components.

What we offer:
  • Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
  • A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
  • Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
  • 11 paid holidays
  • A comprehensive group insurance plan including HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
  • Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
  • Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
  • Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
  • Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
  • Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
  • Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
  • A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for the strategy and implementation of high-level program initiatives using their skills in customer communication, project coordination, and delegation. They are responsible for nurturing program success from inception to completion, while maintaining legacy programs.

Main responsibilities:
  • Manage large, complex program initiatives involving cross-functional teams in Finance, Operations, and Procurement.
  • Implement strategies, oversee collaboration, and define success metrics determined by customer sales demand, financial forecasts, and plant capacity.
  • Management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program.
  • Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks/changes and deliver presentations to customers and executive management.
  • Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, and scheduling milestones.
  • Cultivate customer relationships to develop further opportunities.
  • Document & maintain traceability in accordance with all quality standards, such as AS9100 and NADCAP.


Our ideal candidate:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of five years of relevant experience
  • Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization
  • Experience in leading the performance of tasks on schedule
  • Experience as a team lead, account manager, or program manager
  • Excellent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Ability to travel 10-20% of the time


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in Program or Project Management in a Manufacturing environment
  • Direct work experience with Aerospace OEM's such as Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman
  • PMP Certification
  • Demonstrated experience with developing bids and subsequent contract launches
  • Experience working in an environment with competing priorities and immediate turnaround times


Work culture and environment:

Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.

Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!

Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.

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